Question:
I am 2 years post-op BPD/DS.

I've gone from 333lbs down to 215lbs, most of that loss within the first year. I have to admit I have been the worst post-op eater, basically eating anything and everything I wanted! As with the BPD/DS, I can consume "normal" size portions, and I do. Well, now I want to lose the rest of this weight (want to get down to 150-170lbs, I think... I'm 5'9 tall). I have cut out all "junk" food and soda, etc. I have upped my protein (just in the last few days!) and I am paying attention now to every bite I eat. My question is; at 2+ years post-op (from the BPD/DS) how many calories and carbs should I be consuming in order to lose the rest of this weight? I am too embarrassed to ask my nutritionist (haven't seen her since the first year) because I've never admitted that I was still eating all the junk food and such (having lost 100+ lbs no one questioned me). What can I do NOW to lose the rest of the weight and how much should I be eating? I'd really like to hear from you longer-term post-ops out there, especially those who also have the DS. Thanks!!!    — S M. (posted on March 31, 2003)

April 2, 2003
Congrats on 2 yrs post op. I will be 2 yrs. BPD/DS on 4-11. I would go to your nutritionist. There are many well meaning people on this site but most of them don't specialize in 1) Nutrition 2)DS surgery. Yes, it's difficult but no harder than making that initial step for the surgery. You are not a failure. That's why you have a nutritionist. I go to Mt. Sinai and I can e-mail the nutritionist or even call if needed. Can you do that? I think you're on the right step and now it's about making healthy choices! Have you started to exercise again? Are you taking all your vitamins? We all wind up eating the "normal" stuff. My surgeon told me once "just because you can, dsn't mean you do". He was referring to the amount of scallops I was able to eat once. I alway keep that in the back of my mind. Best wishes to you and continued success. Personally, I would and will encourage you to contact the nutritionst. Isn't that why you paid them?
   — Linda M.